FiberPlex WDM8 - Manual (Page 16)

Connecting Aggregate Fiber Connection
A Neutrik™ opticalCON DUO connector provides a bi‐directional singlemode fiber interface to the aggregated I/O of the CWDM. This optical
signal carries the data using all 16(8) wavelengths internally allocated to the 16(8) external SFP cages. Due to its broad wavelength content,
this optical signal is not compatible with single wavelength passive or active optical devices such as passive splitter, optical transceiver
modules, etc. The opticalCON DUO provides for both a tactical connection using a mating opticalCON DUO cable or a standard connection
with LC terminations.
Making a Tactical Connection
A tactical fiber connection can be achieved by simply utilizing a Neutrik™ opticalCON DUO fiber cable assembly for the aggregate fiber run.
The opticalCON cable connector will simply ‘push’ into place. Disconnecting the cable requires grasping the cable connector with your full
hand and pulling back the release ring with your thumb and fore finger while pulling the connector straight out. See Neutrik™ documentation
for more information.
Making a Standard LC Connection
Standard singlmode LC connections can be made by simply plugging the LC cable connectors directly into the Neutrik™ opticalCON connector
on the WDM16(8). When looking at the aggregate connector from the rear, the Transmit (TX) will be the LC connector on the left labeled ‘A’
and the Receive (RX) will be on the right labeled ‘B’. For clarification purposes, ‘Transmit (TX)’ means light will be emitted from this connector
and ‘Receive (RX)’ means that light is expected to travel into the connector.
RX TX
Figure 7 Neutrik™ opticalCON DUO connector
Making Other Fiber Connections
Other sorts of singlemode fiber connections can be supported through the use of LC jumpers (not included). For example, ST fiber
connections can be supported by using LC to ST fiber jumper cables and ST barrel connectors.